From: Cleyle, Susan Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 3:40 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: APLA First Timer Grant Thinking about attending the 2009 APLA Conference and you are a First Time Attendee? APLA offers a grant for first time attendee. See below for details. First Timer's Conference Grant To be eligible, an applicant must be a personal member of APLA, residing in Atlantic Canada, and planning to attend her/his first APLA annual conference. Grants are allocated, consistent with general APLA guidelines, to help meet conference related expenses. If more applications are received than can be met by the fund, money will be awarded by drawing from the names of all eligible applicants. Recipients will be expected to write a short report, for the Executive and the APLA Bulletin, summarizing their conference experience. Applicants should include name, business address, chosen means for contacting (mail, e-mail, telephone, fax) estimated costs (travel, accommodation, meals, registration), and a signed compliance with eligibility requirements. Nominations should be submitted by March 31, 2009 to: Su Cleyle Associate University Librarian Queen Elizabeth II Library Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's NL A1B 3Y1 Tel: 709-737-3188 Fax: 709-737-2153 Email: [log in to unmask]